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Otis Ketchum Obituary

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Otis Sr. 10/27/1923-1/29/2015



Mr. Otis Ketchum Sr., born in San Antonio, TX, was an alumnus of St. Mary's University, Texas and a WWII Army Veteran. He worked in Industrial Management. He is survived by one brother, JW Ketchum; four children, Arlene, Otis Jr., Sandra, and Vicki, along with 12 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. He is greatly loved and will be sorely missed.

Services held at Tate Funeral Home, Sunday, February 8, 2015, at 4 p.m.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Blade on Feb. 8, 2015.

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Marsha Bonhart

February 22, 2015

Arlene and family- I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Ketchum's passing. God bless all of you

February 8, 2015

Sorry to hear of your loss. May God continue to bless your family.

From Mrs.Watson, Mr. Scott and The entire Kids Unlimited Staff.

February 8, 2015

My prayers goes out to the "Ketchum," family. know that God is with you during this time of sorrow. The Degoldsby Family

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